You are looking out into your garden and racking your brain for the next planting addition. Then it hits you that you don’t have any tomato plants in your garden. But there’s a problem. You live in a chilly area, and you know tomatoes do best in warm weather. While that is … [Read more...]

If you grow tomatoes in your home garden, chances are you'll be staking them sooner or later. Tomatoes need support. Why? Because most tomato varieties are likely to grow tall. Unlike cucumbers that climb on their own using tendrils, tomatoes can’t be left to their own … [Read more...]

Tomatoes are the darling of every American gardener. They are easy to grow, versatile, and are full of various flavors. Growing tomatoes is pretty straightforward, but knowing the perfect growing time will set you on a path to a great, bountiful harvest. Which begs the … [Read more...]

Many home growers use trellising or staking to keep their tomatoes strong and healthy. But have you tried tomato cages?   Those who do use them find no shortage of reasons to do so. The benefits start with maximizing your harvest and saving your garden space. But … [Read more...]